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First because it was, according to figures audited by ABC a hit of attendance. Paul Kennedy confirmed that this was the largest EIBTM to date with 3,711 hosted buyers (+12%), 51,000 pre-arranged meetings and 8,000 visitors (+6%).
Paul Kennedy commented: “The record figures show not only how resilient the meetings market is in challenging times but the reputation EIBTM has as the place to do business. It certainly seemed that more actual business was being transacted on the show floor than ever before.”
Comments? Peter Bull from Saleslink said: “We had 290 pre-scheduled appointments in three days. We haven´t stopped. On Wednesday we had 14 signed specific group enquiries.”; Tereza Zarogianni from Eventit Greece confirmed:”It´s been fantastic business – no recession here; at least not here at EIBTM.” Suzan Tosunlar from Swisshotel commented: “A very good show, we received lots of good requests; it was far better than expected”; and Hosted Buyer Dicky Riel added: “This was the most fantastic EIBTM event so far. I am very positive and did all my appointments plus twenty more.”
EIBTM 2009 will take place again in Barcelona 1st – 3rd December 2009.
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